I was scheduled to have my liver removed in thirty minutes so my hurried behavior was justified. I’m fibbing of course, but maybe something as grave as that would excuse my poor behavior. The young man that was checking my plethora of produce was painstakingly slow. I mean “let’s defy physics” kind of slow. I didn’t say anything unkind....

What do we do when we’re doing something we shouldn’t do? The option to quickly redirect is a good one, especially if life or limb is at stake. But most of the time, situations that prick our conscious aren’t life-threatening. They are simply an opportunity to learn. It is in those moments that the first and most important thing...

Sometimes the world feels angry, doesn't it? Brows are furrowed, voices are raised. Angry words followed by exclamation points are left in social threads. You and I may not be able to fix all the anger but I believe there is a salve. And it's something each and every one of us is capable of doing...

“I have a ton of regrets. I’m just not sure what to do about them.” I was unsettled after my conversation with my friend. We ALL have regrets, right? Unfortunately, regret often invites a partner called shame. Satan loves it when we hang out with these two yahoos. They link elbows and try to keep us in a dark corner. Perhaps...

“I was angry. Shaking my fist and raising my voice to God. ‘Why won’t you let me help you!" My friend sheepishly shared her dream. She said she awoke from it with a start. Mind racing, heart beating she thought, "DID I REALLY JUST SAY THAT?!" Is it bad to wonder if we can “help” God?
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